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Your Democratic Candidate for the 15th District, Kent County Board of Commissioners
Choose a champion who grows community power from the grassroots.
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Lisa's Work in Community
Lisa Oliver-King, MPH has worked 30+ years in the public sector. She is the founding executive director of Our Kitchen Table (OKT). Her undeniable commitment to public health and human rights has led her to dedicate her career to championing at-risk, disadvantaged and marginalized community residents. She works to ensure that those most impacted are visible, have voice, and can influence public policy decisions that impact their quality of life. Lisa O-K has proven success in mobilizing and organizing community members (particularly women receiving public assistance for child care, healthcare, housing, transportation, and education) to participate in purposeful action to build sustainable neighborhoods. Lisa's education and expertise includes skills related to community organizing, civic engagement, capacity building, health promotion and risk reduction, advocacy, health information management, community-based focus group facilitation and environmental justice work. |
The Oliver-Kings
As Kent County residents for more than 20 years, my husband, Anthony King, and I have raised our two daughters here.
Both are graduates of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
Both are graduates of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
